DC: A Colorful Modern Kitchen

Kitchens don’t normally feature a lot of fabrics or upholstery, which makes this one so special. Rich draperies and sheers accent the two walls of windows and French doors, while a lively pattern on a custom banquette adds personality to the custom tabletop that sits on a stone base. Fashion-forward lighting tops it off—yet another touch that makes this room seem more like a swank parlor than a workaday kitchen. Photo by Anice Hoachlander